WPTF Afternoon News
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N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus Mike Walden discusses the death of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan at 100
Jun 22, 20267 min
Author Nicole Carr discusses her new book that examines history and the orchestrated demise of Black medical schools
Jun 22, 202614 min
UNC Baseball Play-by-play man Dave Nathan discusses North Carolina Tar Heels baseball preparing to face Oklahoma for the national championship
Jun 18, 20267 min
Veronica Cordle with the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame discusses the new inductees for this years class.
Jun 18, 20266 min
UNC-Chapel Hill Economics Professor Gerald Cohen discusses the Fed leaving interest rates unchanged but signaling higher rates are ahead
Jun 18, 20266 min
CEO of Discover Durham Susan Amey discusses the many Juneteenth events scheduled in Durham
Jun 18, 20265 min
Assistant Journalism Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill Reverend Carl Kenney discusses the passing of Durham activist Minister Paul Scott
Jun 17, 20267 min
Executive Director of Shop Local Raleigh Jennifer Martin discusses how Raleigh businesses stand to benefit from the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup parade
Jun 17, 20265 min
Raleigh environmental coordinator Ed Buchan discusses the months-long drought and how rising heat is bringing tighter water restrictions to Triangle
Jun 17, 20266 min
Director of Safe Kids North Carolina Alan Buchanan discusses an event where experts came together in Durham to spread awareness on hot cars
Jun 17, 20265 min
Vanessa Hickmon, Executive Director of the Family Resource Center South Atlantic Region
Jun 16, 20267 min
Writer for the North State Journal Cory Lavalette discusses a new book about Hurricanes Stanley Cup season
Jun 16, 20267 min
WalletHub writer Chip Lupo discusses a new WalletHub report that ranks Durham as among the best run cities in America
Jun 16, 20266 min
Owner of The Rialto Hayes Permar discusses a Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup celebration that will be held at the Rialto
Jun 16, 20269 min
Mac McCorkle of the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy discusses an initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions
Jun 16, 20266 min
Writer for for Straight Up Sports.net Brett Friedlander discusses the wild spring in North Carolina sports that was capped off with the Hurricanes Stanley Cup win
Jun 15, 20265 min
Longtime Carolina Hurricanes fan and correspondent Brian LeBlanc discusses the team’s Stanley Cup championship
Jun 15, 20267 min
Sports Anchor for Spectrum News One Mike Solarte discusses the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley cup and what the future looks like for the franchise
Jun 15, 20267 min
Carolina Hurricanes Director of Youth Hockey & Community Outreach Shane Willis discusses the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup
Jun 15, 20268 min
Bridgerton Brunch - Connie Lee
Jun 12, 20267 min
Western Carolina University Political Science Professor Chris Cooper discusses Democrat Graham Platner trying to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a critical Senate matchup
Jun 11, 20266 min
Voice of the North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball team Dave Nathan talks about UNC baseball preparing to compete in the College World Series
Jun 11, 20266 min
Carolina Hurricanes fan Preston Brown talks about what he did to break the curse of Danhausen
Jun 11, 20267 min
Chairwoman of the Free Our Spirits NC Campaign Joyce Sullivan discusses what changed she wants for the liquor laws and why now is the time
Jun 11, 20266 min
Raleigh Economic Development Director Kyle Touchstone discusses how the Canes' success is spilling over to Raleigh business sector
Jun 10, 20265 min
Bankrate Principal Analyst Ted Rossman discusses the National Association of Realtors' May Existing Home Sales released
Jun 10, 20266 min
Professor at N.C. State’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics Jeffrey Dorfman discusses Raleigh experiencing its driest start to the year ever
Jun 10, 20266 min
Carolina Hurricanes fans Jason and Mason Waterstradt discuss the 'Tarps off' trend that energized Canes fans in Stanley Cup Finals win
Jun 10, 20265 min
Director of Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University Ashley Ward offers tips for adjusting to early season heat
Jun 10, 20267 min
Dave Glenn North Carolina Sports Network & Chapelboro.com discusses the heights the Carolina Hurricanes have reached since coming to North Carolina 29 years ago
Jun 9, 20267 min
Founder of NCModernist George Smart discusses NCModernist's June 20 tour of Raleigh's Great Masonic Lodge
Jun 9, 20266 min
Tara Gonsorcik Granddaughter of Jack H. Lucas discusses a new museum in Jacksonville tells the story of the Marines that has been over 20 years in the making
Jun 9, 20265 min
Author of Tales of the Rock n’ Roll Twilight Zone Richard Syrett talks about his new book that looks at some of the most controversial and enduring mysteries surrounding popular music’s biggest legends
Jun 9, 202613 min
Head coach of the Carolina Blaze softball team Kara Dill discusses the Carolina Blaze softball team who are set to make their debut in Durham on Tuesday
Jun 8, 20267 min
President of Wake Tech Community College Dr. Scott Ralls discusses Wake Tech and Wake County Public Schools launching a Youth Apprenticeship Academy
Jun 8, 20266 min
Carolina Hurricanes Director of Youth Hockey and Community Outreach Shane Willis discusses how the Carolina Hurricanes sustained success is fueling a surge in youth hockey across North Carolina
Jun 8, 20266 min
Assistant Director of Aging & Adult Services with Durham County Department of Social Services Travis Williams discusses an Aging Gracefully Resource Fair set for this Saturday
Jun 8, 20263 min
Editor of Tar Heel Tribune R.L. Bynum discusses UNC baseball team preparing for Southern Cal in the Chapel Hill Super Regional
Jun 4, 20268 min
Major Joseph Crawford of the Salvation Army of Wake County discusses how they will celebrate National Donut Day
Jun 4, 20266 min
Reporter for OBX News Sam Walker discusses another home collapsing into the Atlantic, the 20th to fall in Buxton since September 2025
Jun 4, 20266 min
Vice President of the NCAE Bryan Proffitt discusses the override of Governor's Veto on HB87
Jun 4, 20266 min
HighSchoolOT.com Managing Editor Joel Bryant discusses the Mallard Creek track & field disqualification that was overturned by appeals board
Jun 3, 20267 min
Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator Isley Cotton discusses how youth suicide deaths haved dropped nearly 11% in North Carolina after 988 hotline rollout
Jun 3, 20267 min
Director of “The Heart of Sparta” Kristin Hiemstra discusses what led to her creating a documentary looking at the Town of Sparta
Jun 3, 20267 min
Executive Director of the NACS Foundation Kevin O’Connell discusses the NACS Foundation’s Neighborhood Nourish program
Jun 3, 20266 min
Secretary of State of North Carolina Elaine Marshall discusses counterfeit Carolina Hurricanes merchandise and tickets
Jun 3, 20265 min
Howard Neufeld of the Appalachian State Department of Biology discusses how fall leaf color could be affected by spring drought
Jun 3, 20266 min
Owner of Guglhupf Bakery & Restaurant Sean Scott how downtown Chapel Hill businesses are still recovering from flood damage from Chantal almost a year later
Jun 3, 20267 min
Hockey play-by-play broadcaster John Forslund discusses the eyes of the hockey world being on Raleigh for the Stanley Cup Finals
Jun 3, 20267 min
Spectrum News Sports Anchor Mike Solarte discusses the Carolina Hurricanes preparing for their 1st Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 20 years
Jun 1, 20268 min